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2022 Peter Lauer Riesling Spatlese Ayler Kupp Fass 7, Mosel, Germany
$41.00
Another bad-ass wine and one of the inspirations for our new campaign: "Spätlese is the new Kabinett." I ask Florian how it's selling. He says, "good," and then adds this funny but honest line: "The Spätlese isn't sweet here." Seventy-four grams of residual sugar and it tastes almost dry. I don't understand anything.
From Mosel Fine Wines, Issue No. 66: "The 2022er Kupp Spätlese No. 7, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, was made from fruit harvested in the whole original Kupp hill and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar (74 g/l). Smoky and finely herbal on the nose, it delivers notes of anise, minty herbs, vineyard peach, jasmine, rose, lavender, and green apple. The wine proves delicately smooth and rich on the nicely compact and focused palate. The finish is precise, clean, and full of energy. This is a splendid Spätlese."
Specs
- Country Germany
- Region Mosel
- Appellation Saar
- Style White Wine
- Producer Peter Lauer
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Riesling
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Root Veggies, Spicy, Fried Food
- Characteristics Dressed to Impress, Zippy, Big Power, Off Dry, Icon
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A Trip to Germany
In July I went to Germany for the first time, spending almost the entire trip in the Mosel – seeing places I’ve only read about, connecting familiar faces to their home turf and, celebrating 10 years of inspired work by importer vom Boden.
With a swath of German new arrivals landing, too, it felt like a good time to reflect on the 2022 vintage, share some takeaways from the trip and share details on our next in-person event. - Chris